Maine vs New York for Agent Licensing

Total Fees

$206

$135

Pre-Licensing

55 hrs

77 hrs

Timeline

5-10 wks

6-12 wks

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	New York
Total Fees	$206	$135 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours	55 hrs ✓	77 hrs
Processing Time	5-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$55 ✓
CE Hours	21 hrs ✓	22.5 hrs
Reciprocity	Full	Partial

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $71 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Education Hours

Maine requires only 55 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 5-10 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $135

vs Maine ($206)

Fewer Hours

Maine 55 hrs

vs New York (77 hrs)

Faster Processing

Maine 5-10 wks

vs New York (6-12 wks)

Maine

Maine Real Estate Commission

Official Website →

Full Maine Agent requirements →

New York

New York Department of State - Division of Licensing Services

Official Website →

Full New York Agent requirements →

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